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YX08 BZA

2008 Proton Impian

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,084 mi
Last recorded113,084 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton Impian52,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 BZA
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 113,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 113,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 107,203 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 100,891 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 94,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,306 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 78,776 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 74,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,348 miles

various under vehicle corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,209 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 43,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,635 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,289 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Impian?

Based on 29,773 MOT tests across 2,440 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,608
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,274
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 881
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 718
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YX08 BZA is a 2008 Proton Impian in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 52,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Impian fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX08 BZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Impian typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Proton Impian is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX08 BZA registered?

YX08 BZA is a 2008 Proton Impian, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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